A ride, a meal, an hour of teaching, a referral, a listening ear—what you have might meet someone’s need. Gifts are not employment, medical treatment, or a guaranteed match.
Offer with consent
Say what is available, any conditions, and where. “I can drive to the clinic on Tuesday morning” is clearer than “let me know if you need anything.” The other person may decline. That is success, not failure.
Ask without shame
State the need. No gratitude performance required. You do not have to finish an essay, open an account, or donate money before asking. Learning is optional.
Share safely
Protect privacy. Meet in public when that helps. Do not post faces or names of people in need without consent. Never guarantee an outcome. If the need is medical, legal, or crisis-related, refer to professionals.
Four modes, one page
- Give a thing or a skill.
- Ask for a thing or a skill.
- Pass along a circulating gift.
- Join a community with its own rules (time bank, fridge, ceremony, mutual aid).
iGift’s public homepage invites people to share what they can give and ask for what would help. Use that site for participation; this page stays educational.